There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Needham by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, train
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BUF - BOS
- Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain
4h 57m$68–379Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171
12h 9m$89–133Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
14h 5m$264–561Drive 444.9 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Needhamcar 444.9 mi
7h 50m$74–107Bus to Rochester, fly
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ROC - BOS
6h 10m$121–610Bus via Ithaca (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Bostonbus FlixBus 2691
14h 14m$88–137
Buffalo to Needham by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Needham is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Needham is to fly and train which takes 4h 57m and costs $65 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Needham. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Harvard and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Needham. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Needham Center via Buffalo Depew Station and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
The distance between Buffalo and Needham is 431 miles. The road distance is 447.5 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Needham without a car is to bus which takes 12h 9m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Buffalo to Needham, including transfers.
Buffalo to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Needham is to bus which takes 12h 9m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 14h 5m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 10h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $260–420 and the journey takes 11h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Rochester to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Rochester to Boston Logan Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Boston Logan Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Boston Logan Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Train from Back Bay to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Buffalo to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Needham is 447 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Buffalo to Needham.
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